Going back to School
The next month flew past for Harry. He healed slowly but was doing well. Ginny usually forgot Harry was hurt and would hug him or poke him in the side. During the month there was no death eater attacks. This was strange but Harry had been getting an angry vibe from Voldemort throughout the month. He had of course told Dumbledore. During the month Harry and Ginny became close and admitted to everyone they were together. Fred and George had smiled mischievously at them when they told them and had set off fireworks in the kitchen. They read things like HP+GW, HP LUVS GW and other things that made everyone laugh. Everyone had loved the idea of them together and Ron and Hermione had shouted "FINALLY!" at them.
Soon it was the day before they had to go back to Hogwarts. Everyone rushed around putting everything in their trunk. Harry had shrunk the stereo and place it in his trunk. Mrs Weasley had shrunk all his presents so that they would fit in his trunk. All day they packed their trunks between playing games and mucking around. After Dinner they'd had one last check around the house to make sure nothing was missing. Fred and George had pulled Harry and Ginny aside to give them advice on a prank. Ginny and Harry with Fred and George had come up with a great idea for a first day back at school prank. Fred and George would immediately put the prank into action once the train left. Harry and Ginny had found all the necessary things they'd need for their prank and had given them to the twins as well as instructions on where to get the rest of the stuff.
By 10:30pm everyone was in bed sound asleep
CRAWFIELD House 10:30pm
Brooke was laying in her bed thinking about her new school. Her trunk was packed and ready to go. She wasn't going to go to school the next day. Her parents were going to take her to Hogwarts early in the morning on September 2nd. She would be sorted and given a timetable. Brooke knew a little about each house and she wanted to be put in any of the house but Slytherin. She absolutely did not want to be in that house. She'd heard bad things about it and it frightened her. There was also another reason but she didn't want to think about it. Brooke slowly dozed off to sleep.
At Grimmuald Place- 8AM
Harry awoke and rubbed his eyes. He shifted and realised there was a weight across his stomach. It hurt a little but not as bad as it used to be. He opened his eyes and looked into the eyes of Ginny Weasley. She was the one sitting on him. "Morning Sunshine" she smiled. Harry leaned up a little and gave her a kiss. Ever since he spent a week in bed she had called him Sunshine every morning without fail. "Morning" he mumbled. "Come on. Up you get. Ron's in the bathroom. I just heard the shower turn off, which means it's your turn. At 10:30am we have to be at Acre Street. The ministry's loaned us some cars to take us to Kings Cross." Ginny got off him and walked to the door. "I'll see you at breakfast" with that she left. Harry got up; grabbed at towel and a set of new clothes Mrs Weasley had got while in Diagon Alley. Ron came out of the bathroom still looking sleepy; he was also wearing some of his new clothes.
Harry walked past him and went for a shower. 15 minutes later he was in the kitchen having breakfast. Mr Weasley, Mrs Weasley, Fred, George, Charlie, Bill, Remus, Tonks and Moody were going to escort the four to Kings Cross.
By 10:15am they were all in the entrance hall with their luggage. Moody opened the door and ushered everyone outside. The all walked to Acre Street in silence. When they reached Acre Street it was almost 10:30am and the ministry cars were waiting for them. They put the luggage in the boots of the cars and everyone piled into the cars. There were 3 cars. Harry was in a car with Remus, Ginny, Fred and George. Ron was in a car with his mum, Charlie and bill. Hermione was with Mr Weasley, Moody and Tonks.
They reached Kings cross with 10minutes to spare. When they reached the barrier Fred and George went first. Than Hermione went with Tonks. Moody and Charlie went after her. Ron was next with Bill and his dad. Than Harry went with Remus. Than Ginny came with her mum. There were hugs all the way around. Remus had given Harry a repaired two-mirror. "Use this to keep in touch," he had said. Ginny and Harry had made last minute checks with the twins over there prank.
The train whistled a warning signal. "All you on the train. We'll see you when you come home, be good!" shouted Mrs Weasley as they stepped on the train.
Ginny and Harry took Ron and Hermione's stuff so that the two of them could go to a prefect meeting. They went to the last carriage on the train. They put their luggage away and sat down. The train began to move and Harry let Crookshanks out of his cage like Hermione asked him too. The door slid open to reveal Neville and Luna. "Mind if we sit down" asked Neville. "Of course not" said Ginny who was sitting next to Harry. Luna and Neville sat across from them. "So what did you guys do this summer?" asked Harry "My dad and I went to Sweden during July and than I stayed home for August." Said Luna looking at Neville dreamily. 'Weird!' thought Harry 'Why is she staring at him like that? Unless….' Thought Harry smiling. "I didn't do much either. I visited my parents and umm me and Luna have been dating since the beginning of August," mumbled Neville. "That's wonderful news Neville. I'm glad for you. Harry and I have been going out since Remus saved him from near death" said Ginny brightly.
After she said that Neville and Luna had wanted to know what happen. So Harry spent the time telling them about being beaten, the visions and the nightmares. Neville and Luna were shocked at what happen to him. Luna jumped up and hugged him "Oh You Poor thing" she said. "OWW! Luna I'm still not full recovered. Remember I almost died." Said Harry wincing from the pain. When pressed hard his ribs and stomach really hurt. She released him and sat down "I'm sorry Harry, I didn't mean to hurt you" said Luna. "It ok! Honestly I'm fine. Ginny always keeps trying to hug me so she's hurt me a lot this summer" said Harry laughing. Ginny pulled out some pills from her bag and had Harry swallow them "Its for the pain" she explained. Hermione and Ron came back and they all had a game of exploding snap. They chatted about things and were having a blast when someone just had to ruin it for them.
"Well if it isn't Potty and his freak friends" drawled Draco from the doorway. His two cronies were standing behind him. Before he could say anything Harry had drawn his wand "Stupefy, Stupefy, Stupefy," he shouted stunning Draco and his cronies. Harry wingardium levosied the Three down the hall and than shut the door. He sat down and Ginny grabbed his hand 'Well Done Harry" said Ginny. "Well Done? He could get in trouble!" screeched Hermione. "Relax Mione. We are not at school yet. They can't dock points or give detention." Said Harry.
She shut her mouth and they went back to playing. Soon the warning bell went off to tell them they were almost at Hogwarts. They put their Robes on over their clothes and waited for the train to stop. They train came into the station and they all hopped off. "First Years! All First Years Over ere'!" shouted Hagrid. Harry waved and led his friends over to a carriage. Neville, Ginny, Ron and Hermione gasped. "What"" asked Harry following their gaze to the Thestrals. "I-I can see them," whispered Ginny. "Of course you can. You saw Sirius die. You have to have seen someone die to see Thestrals." Replied Harry as he stepped into a carriage. The others followed and they rode to the castle talking about their upcoming year.
When Harry stepped out of the Carriage Hogwarts spread out before him Home Sweet Home he thought. Ginny put an arm around him waist and helped him into the great hall. Harry still had a little trouble walking and could have walked up himself but Ginny insisted. Harry thought she was just like her mum. Harry and Ginny sat down with Hermione and Ron across from them. Luna kissed Neville on the cheek and went over to Ravenclaw table. Neville sat down on the other side of Harry. The doors to the great hall opened and Professor McGonagall came in followed by a line of frightened first years. Professor McGonagall looked at the sorting hat. As it sung its song Harry tuned out so he didn't hear any of it.
Professor McGonagall unrolled the parchment "Applebee, Sarah". A skinny girl with red hair walked up to the hat and placed it on her head. A moment later "RAVENCLAW!" shouted the hat. "Blackwell, Monty" an arrogant looking boy strolled up to the hat. The moment it touched his head the hat screamed "SLYTHERIN!", "Ellis, Kathy." Stated McGonagall. A small girl with brown hair timidly put the hat on her head "GRYFFINDOR!" yelled the hat. The girl smiled and bounded over to the table. Harry watched as Hennessy Abagail put the hat on "HUFFLEPUFF" screamed the hat. The Hufflepuff house clapped and cheered for the girl. Harry watch many kids get up on the stage. Finally McGonagall called Woods, Kerry. "GRYFFINDOR" Harry clapped as the girl sat down and the hat was taken away.
Gryffindor had received 5 girls and 4 boys.
The girls were:
Kathy Ellis
Kerry Woods
Sarah McLachlan
Nancy Carmichael
Hayley Kessel
The boys were:
Michael Grant
Dave Stuart
Brayden Coleman
Andrew Haze
Dumbledore rose from his seat. "Welcome to a New Year at Hogwarts, Welcome new students. I have a few announcements. The first is the Forbidden Forest- is just that. FORBIDDEN." Dumbledore looked over at Harry and his friends with that twinkle in his eye. " The sixth and seventh years have had a slight change in there teachers. Professor Campell- a potions mistress, has been employed to teach sixth and seventh year potions. Professor Snape will take fifth and below. We also have a new Defence against the dark arts teacher –Professor Walker." He stopped to let the cheering die down. Professor Snape looked like he could kill the headmaster. "Last year Harry Potter set up a group called the D.A. he is setting that up again for whoever wants to join. Professor McGonagall and Professor Walker have volunteered to assist Mr Potter with the D.A. I hope you all have a lovely day tomorrow. All I have left to say is TUCK IN!" said Dumbledore sitting down.
Food appeared on the plates and Harry looked at it. Yum he thought. Than he looked at Ginny. Their plan would take off any minute. They put food on their plates but didn't eat it. Suddenly a great bang echoed around the room. "What on earth" said Ron. Suddenly a great shower of confetti came down from the ceiling. Ginny and Harry quickly cast a shield spell. People reached up and caught the confetti- they immediately regretted it. Their hair immediately turned a different colour. Ginny and Harry had chosen to use Fluro Green, Fluro Yellow, Fluro Orange, Purple, Normal Green, Normal Orange, Blue and the different shades of pink for peoples hair colours to change to. Ginny and Harry were splitting their sides laughing. Hermione had purple hair. Ron had green, Neville's was Orange, Luna had Blue, Dumbledore had Green, Snape had Fluro Yellow and Draco had Bubblegum Pink. Dean had fluro green and Seamus had Fluro Orange. It was hilarious. Then for the second part. Another bang went off and fireworks whizzed everywhere. They all exploded and created the words WELCOME BACK HOGWARTS STUDENTS!
HAIR COLOUR WILL LAST FOR 48HOURS!
Dumbledore was laughing and pointing at McGonagall who had Blue Hair. Snape looked disgruntled. Dumbledore stood up "Brilliant, very good! Excellent idea! Now everyone tuck in. It only lasts for 48 hours" Dumbledore sat down and began to eat.
Ginny and Harry took of the shield and began to eat. "How come you too don't have coloured hair?" asked Ron grumpily. "Lighten up Ron. Harry and me ducked under the table. You have to be suspicious when confetti just rains down on you" said Ginny innocently. "Oh but Green hair does suit you Ron!" After dinner and dessert Dumbledore announced it was bedtime.
Ginny and Neville helped Harry make his way up the stairs and came to the portrait to find Ron and Hermione there with the first year students. "Password?" asked the Fat Lady. "Mimbus Mimbletonia" stated Neville and the portrait swung open. Harry smiled. The Common Room looked exactly like it always did. Ginny gave him a kiss and went up to her dormitory. Neville and Ron helped Harry up the stairs. They all changed into their Pyjamas and crawled into bed. "Night Guys" mumbled Harry turning of the light. "Night Harry", mumbled Ron, Neville, Dean and Seamus.
Harry listened to Ron snoring beside him and Seamus over near the far wall was snoring. He heard Neville and Deans deep breathing before he drifted into a dreamless sleep.